Best Friends Mentoring Program

Description

Prospective mentors must be at least 16 years old and at least a junior in high school. High school students age 16-18 are matched exclusively in the school based mentoring program. Adults ages 18 and older may serve in either the school based or community based mentoring program. Prospective mentors must complete an application, consent to a background check (national, local, child welfare and sex offender registry), and submit five references. It takes about one month for the program staff to process an application, including background and reference checks. When those are complete and meet program requirements the prospective mentor will be invited to a two hour orientation session, followed by a personal interview with our program coordinator. Prospective mentors must commit to at least one hour per week at a consistent time and day for at least one year.